Hungary continues to view the United States as a strategic ally and aims to preserve strong bilateral relations, Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin stated on MR1 Kossuth Radio’s morning show, 180 Minutes.

Talking about Barack Obama’s election victory, Deputy State Secretary Kumin said that during the campaign, high-level Hungarian officials, such as Deputy Prime Minister Navracsics have stated that keeping up strong relations with the United States is the Government’s main goal, regardless of who wins. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also congratulated Barack Obama on his re-election as the President of the United States.

Late on Tuesday, US Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis confirmed at an election party organised by the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCham) that no matter who wins the election, the strong friendship and relations between Hungary and the US will remain unchanged.

Deputy State Secretary Kumin highlighted that although the main US policy lines are expected to remain unchanged, some cabinet changes are expected that are significant with regard to the perception of Hungary, such as in the position of Secretary of State.

In early September, Deputy State Secretary Kumin participated at the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he met with political analysts of the Obama-Biden campaign and spoke briefly with Vice President Joe Biden.

(Prime Minister's Office)